Fishers Fire Department placed a new Pierce “Saber” fire engine in service. This 2019 engine, designated Engine 395, carries 750 gallons of water and is capable of pumping 1,500 gallons of water a minute when connected to a water source.
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In addition to carrying fire suppression equipment, it carries a compliment of EMS equipment for medical runs. This trucks staffing includes at least one firefighter that is a paramedic on a daily basis.
Family and friends joined firefighters at Station 395, where the new engine will be housed, to give traditional honors of a wash down and “pushed” into its bay.
Apparatus are cared for in this manner as a reminder of its importance to safely transport firefighters to and from emergencies while suppling lifesaving resources to the Fishers community.
The engine being replaced will move into “reserve” position for the next phase of its life to step into action when a front-line piece is out for maintenance and to assist with public education details.